Zindacademy Blog
When I started ZIND in 2014, all I wanted to do was dance. I quickly realized that running a studio was so much more than the creative outlet it portrays on social media. As the studio grew, so did I. There were a lot of highs, lows, wins, and failed attempts. Here are all the celebrated moments, lessons learned, milestones, and everything in between from having a dance studio.
I have been dancing my whole life and always knew I wanted to start a dance studio. I knew I was able to teach well and I loved seeing the idea in my head come alive to a routine on stage. After a few years of having the studio, it became so much more than that. There are two reasons why I...
Covid was a global pandemic that affected every individual. As a dance studio, we definitely felt the effects and aftermath of this anxiety ridden time period as we shifted all our classes online. One main thing we realized and felt during Covid was that learning dance is such an in person...
We've been hosting recitals for a few years now and it's always a time of chaotic excitement. Getting a dance studio recital-ready involves careful planning, organization, and attention to various details. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you prepare for a successful dance recital:
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We now live in a world where comparison is at it's height. Kids struggle with anxiety and how to make genuine connections outside of instagram and tik tok profiles. Bollywood dance can significantly contribute to social development in various ways. Here are four specific ways in which Boll...
We have classes for kids starting as young as 5 years old. Some of our students have been with us for almost half their lives and we take pride in being their second home where they have made friends, memories and built up their confidence. Teaching kids Bollywood dance can be an exception...
The breakdown of learning a dance routine can be challenging but it gets easier with practice. When learning dance - it is not enough to know a routine by memory. You have to OWN it in its entirety to bring it to the highest level. This includes technique, controlled movements, facial expr...
People always ask "How do you come up with choreo?". Every dance teacher has their own method and style. After listening to the song countless of times in the car or while I'm doing chores, I'm someone who needs to write down my steps. It helps me remember and also visually see it play out...
Do you ever wonder how the dancers in Bollywood, Hollywood, or any music videos ever, have very vivid facial expressions? Starting at the age of 4, I was trained in Bharatanatyam. For those that do not know, Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance form that originates in South India. It ...
